Barcelona : Big Lobster by night . . .
This funky giant prawn/lobster statue, La Gamba ("The Gambrinus" in English), was originally part of the decor at the Gambrinus seafood restaurant. The 10m long fibreglass sculpture was designed and built by Spanish artist Javier Mariscal. When the Gambrinus restaurant closed the statue was bought by Barcelona city council, restored and now takes pride of place on Passeig Colom near the Port Vell.
Spanish artist and designer Javier Mariscal was born in Valencia in 1950. He is a multidisciplinary artist whose works include paintings, sculptures, graphic design, interior design and landscaping. In 1989 he formed Studio Mariscal and also designed Coby – the mascot for the 1992 Barcelona Olympic Games.
Barcelona : Big Lobster by night . . .
This funky giant prawn/lobster statue, La Gamba ("The Gambrinus" in English), was originally part of the decor at the Gambrinus seafood restaurant. The 10m long fibreglass sculpture was designed and built by Spanish artist Javier Mariscal. When the Gambrinus restaurant closed the statue was bought by Barcelona city council, restored and now takes pride of place on Passeig Colom near the Port Vell.
Spanish artist and designer Javier Mariscal was born in Valencia in 1950. He is a multidisciplinary artist whose works include paintings, sculptures, graphic design, interior design and landscaping. In 1989 he formed Studio Mariscal and also designed Coby – the mascot for the 1992 Barcelona Olympic Games.